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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,826 and 29,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,826 and 29,741 is: 44,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,826 : 29,741 = 29,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,826/29,741 = 29,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,826x = 29,741 × 29,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,826x = 884,527,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,527,081/19,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,614.50

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